Grade 5 Theory From Scratch
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This course will prepare you for the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory of Music exam. No prior experience of theory is necessary. All the topics required are covered in depth with video lessons and online and downloadable practice materials. Quizzes ensure you are ready to move on to the next unit. Finally, three exam-style practice quizzes put everything together to simulate the exam situation.
A pass or higher at Grade 5 Theory is required for a student to enter Grade 6 or above in a practical subject.
Enrolment fee includes:
- Video lessons covering the complete ABRSM grade 5 syllabus
- Ongoing revision through online quizzes
- PDF downloads including full summaries, explanations, extra exercises, and answers
- Instant access
- Course enrolment valid for 1 year – retake as many times as you need
If you are working towards a higher ABRSM grade exam in a practical subject and need to get up to ABRSM Grade 5 standard quickly, this course is for you!
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1
Note Values 1Introducing note values of semibreve, minim, crotchet, and quaver
Introducing basic concepts of rhythm, tempo, and meter.
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2
Note Values 2
Semiquavers
Beaming quavers and semiquavers.
Ties
Single-dotted notes
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3
Rests
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4
Time Signatures 1
Introducing simple duple, triple, and quadruple time.
Bar lines and simple beaming rules.
2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 2/2, 3/2, 4/2
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5
Rhythm 1 Revision
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6
Staves and clefs
An introduction to the clefs required for Grade 5.
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7
The Treble (G-2) Clef
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8
The Bass (F-4) Clef
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9
The Alto (C-3) Clef
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10
The Tenor (C-4) Clef
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11
Intervals 1
Introducing tones and semitones.
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12
Accidentals
Introducing sharp, flat, double-sharp, double-flat, and natural signs.
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13
Ledger Lines
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14
Middle C
Introducing middle C, and where it is written in each clef.
Simple rewriting of pitches in different clefs (without transposition).
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15
Pitch 1 Revision
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28
Dotted Notes and Tied Notes
Double-dotted notes
Tied notes
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29
Rarer Note Values
Demi-semiquavers and hemi-demi-semiquavers
Breves
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30
Time Signatures 2
Compound Time Signatures
3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8, 6/4, 9/4, 12/4, 6/16, 9/16, 12/16Â
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31
Triplets and Duplets
Triplets and Duplets
Writing simple time in compound time and vice versa.
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32
Time Signatures 3
Irregular Time Signatures
5/4, 7/4, 5/8, 7/8
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33
Irregular Divisions
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34
Rhythm 2 Revision
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35
Intervals 2
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36
Enharmonic Equivalents
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37
Transposition 1
Transposition up and down a major second
Instruments in B-flat
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38
Transposition 2
Transposing up and down a minor third
Instruments in A
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39
Transposition 3
Transposing up and down a perfect fifth
Instruments in F
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40
Octave Transposition
Instruments transposing by an octave
Re-writing music at a different octave, including into different clefs
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41
Pitch 2 Revision
